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20 things to do in Vancouver this weekend: August 26 and 27

The last weekend of August is here, so don’t let it slip away! From Steveston Dragon Boat Festival, Monstercat Compound 2017, Harambecouver, and more, here are 20 things to do this weekend, Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27, 2017.

Saturday, August 26, 2017

What: The eighth annual Dragon Boat Festival is taking place in Richmond’s Steveston neighbourhood on Saturday, August 26. And this year the event is set to be bigger and better than ever before, with an estimated 15,000 spectators anticipated on the shores of the Fraser River, where they’ll watch more than 1,100 local and international athletes compete against each other in a series of races.

What: The 7,770-sq-ft store is scheduled for an opening on Saturday, August 26. It will be Canada’s largest MUJI store, occupying a ground-level mall space across from the Disney Store and Sephora near Hudson’s Bay.

What: This Saturday, the diagonal laneway between Cordova Street and Cambie Street, behind The Greedy Pig restaurant, will be transformed into a pedestrian-oriented party space. According to the organizers with Vancouver Public Space Network, there will be a BBQ, lawn games, live music, and upcycled furniture and other flea market finds to turn the urban space into a “suburban dream”.

What: The first ever Monstercat Compound event is taking place at the firm’s headquarters in Railtown on Saturday. It will feature everything from Monstercat music, to gaming, art, digital media and design, demonstrations, and displays, plus tons of activities that highlight the city’s bustling creative scene.

What: Join the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia and the BC Salmon Marketing Council for a celebration of an iconic BC product. This feast will feature dishes showcasing BC wild salmon prepared through the collaboration of well-known Canadian chefs.

What: Grab a blanket and a friend and head down to Holland Park for Movies Under the Stars – Beauty and the Beast. The family friendly event also features activities, games and entertainment from local performers. Activities begin at 5 pm, and the movie starts at dusk.

What: Clara Shandler, Vancouver’s Sidewalk Cellist, draws mysterious directions on sidewalks and plays her cello in public parks. She provides listeners with a cello-based musical smorgasboard, from Bach to Nirvana, jazz to metal, and everything in between.

When: August 26

Time: 4 pm

Where: Heather Park – 702 West 18th Avenue, Vancouver

Price: Free

Sunday, August 27, 2017

What: Harambecouver is set to celebrate the diversity of different cultures prominent in Vancouver. Enjoy a wide range of attractions from fashion, dance, music, food, public art installations, live painting pieces, and much more. You can check out the full schedule of events online before you hit up the festival.

When: Now to August 27

Where: Thornton Park, Main Street, Science World Station – 1399 Main Street, Vancouver

What: A shirtless march is scheduled to make its way down Robson Street for this year’s Go Topless Day, an event created in protest of female nipple censorship. Though it is legal in Vancouver for both women and men to display bare chests, women rarely exercise this right due to the social stigma surrounding uncovered breasts. Men are invited to participate in the march, though are encouraged to don pasties or tape on their own chests as a mark of solidarity.

When: August 27

Time: 12 pm

Where: Meet in front of the Safeway on Robson Street, east of Denman. Walk on Robson St. from Denman to Hornby

What: The Incredible Pie Competition is operating alongside the 5th annual SIXFEST, a family friendly street party and mini-festival to celebrate the neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant. Taste and vote for the best creations in categories including sweet, savoury, sculptural, vegan, and best in show.

What: The event will be a five-course, farm-to-table menu. All ingredients used for this feast is from Southlands Heritage Farms, which will be the location of the event as well. The menu will be paired with wine, all sourced through Poplar Grove Winery.

When: August 27

Time: 6 to 8:30 pm

Where: Southland Heritage Farm – 6767 Balaclava Street, Vancouver

Cost: $90; Contact Food At Third Street on Facebook, or email [email protected] for more info

What: Lower Mainland’s largest pet festival. The day’s activities include the always-popular Running Of The Bulls (French and English bulldog races), Wiener dog races, and a puppy stampede. Pet-A-Palooza is a fundraiser for the Just Love Animals Society.

What: The East Vancouver venue will screen the last two episodes of this season, and GOT fans are invited to come check it out. The best part? The first-come, first served event is free. Those keen to secure a spot can retrieve an advance GOT pass (maximum of two per person) at the box office during regular box-office hours. Episode 6 will be screened at 9:30 pm, a brief intermission will follow, and then episode 7 will begin. Of course, costumes are highly encouraged.

What: Showcasing the beauty and diversity of languages and sharing cultures through art, this event is dedicated to poetry, prose, and dance – so if you’re creative then this one’s worth your time. If you’re a young poet or writer then you’ll want to apply so you can participate and present your piece to a live audience. This will then be followed by a lively Disco Night with DJ Kookum. But what’s really cool about this event is that anyone can participate and present their poems or prose in native language, which will be translated into English or French on a screen. You can also present a famous piece, but in a creative and artistic way.

What: Crafting a sound all his own, Jidenna’s music effortlessly collides genres and eras, uniting bright EDM and highlife on one song, and bouncing trap beats under smooth Nat King Cole vocals on another. His debut record, The Chief, was released in February of 2017

What: Pack a blanket and bring your friends to VanDusen Botanical Garden for Social Sundays this August. Day Trippers, signature cocktails, and lawn games will get you grooving on Sunday afternoon. All ages event, but ID is required for liquor purchase.